repaired · 2018 Q2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
2007 Ram 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2007 Ram 3500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-739 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 6, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Ram 3500 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
2Steering
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 Ram 3500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other 3500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 3500 median. How we score
'07'08'09'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 3500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Steering components broke when turning the truck around, this happened 30 miles up a Forest service rd. while out sightseeing. Had to be towed a long way ($1200) for the towing. and the steering repair for $1150.00, if this would have happened at speed when we were towing our camper it would have…
Check engine light has gone on intermittently. Have had it checked with no reason for the code. No sign that it was the engine harness. Contacted dealership and they explained they couldn't look at it for 3 weeks. Brought it to another mechanic and replaced computer. a week later it damaged that…
when driving at 55 mph truck will just die. if I am at a stop sign truck will die. Anytime it dies you can not restart the truck for at least one hour. The last time it die I was in the left lane of Shaw Ave going east to a doctors appt. It die I am handicap so I just can't push it out of the way.…
Own a 2007 3500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.